Packers claim rookie wide receiver off waivers from Commanders

The Washington Commanders were busy over the last few days. First, they signed four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs. During this time, Washington also activated edge rusher Dorance Armstrong and cornerback Trey Amos from the physically unable to perform list, and punter Tress Way from the non-football injury list.

On Saturday, the Commanders added three veteran offensive linemen before learning the devastating news that superstar left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps and is likely lost for the season. So, it flew under the radar that Washington had to make some roster moves to clear room for the new additions and players returning from injuries.

One of the players that Washington waived over the weekend was undrafted rookie wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. It didn’t take Hilton long to find a new home, as NFL insider Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 in Houston revealed that the Green Bay Packers had claimed Hilton off waivers.

Hilton, a former elite high school recruit, spent his college career at LSU, but it was often derailed by injuries. However, he was a popular player on the pre-draft circuit in January, playing in all four of the all-star games in an effort to get drafted. While he wasn’t drafted, the Commanders signed Hilton as a priority free agent, reuniting him with former LSU teammate Jayden Daniels.

#Packers awarded Chris Hilton off waivers from #Commnders

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 9, 2026

Hilton was a popular pick for some analysts as the Commanders’ undrafted free agent to watch. The odds were always stacked against Hilton because of Washington’s receiver depth. Terry McLaurin, Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, Jaylin Lane, Dyami Brown, Van Jefferson, and fellow undrafted rookie Jaden Bradley were all ahead of Hilton. Then, the Commanders signed Diggs, making Hilton expendable.

Hilton now gets a fresh opportunity to earn a spot on Green Bay’s 53-man roster, or even its practice squad.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Packers claim rookie wide receiver off waivers from Commanders